Toms River and Manchester residents charged following investigation

A Thursday afternoon investigation into prostitution led to the arrest of two people, Ocean Police Department announced via a news statement. Jessica Simsen, 30, of Toms River was charged with engaging in prostitution, possession of heroin, drug paraphernalia, and a hypodermic syringe. Also charged was Bruce Shaud, 62, of Manchester, for possession of heroin, drug […]

Bike Auction Looking for some new summer wheels – chances are you will find it at the Ocean Township Police Department’s Bike Auction. A host of bicycles will be up for preview from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., with the auction running from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. The event will be held at Joe […]

County and APPD seek public's help with Weds Night Washington Avenue Shooting Investigation

The teen wounded in a Wednesday night shooting along Washington Avenue was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to written statement from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. Asbury Park Police confirmed the 15-year-old female sustained injuries in front of a home on the 1200 block of Washington Avenue. The local police department […]

Three Asbury Park visionaries have solidified the adage that a good idea attracts other good ideas. They are Jason Elhomsi of Eatontown, Matt Roselli of Tinton Falls, and Justin Insalaco of Belmar [shown in featured photo], who launched Soul Kraft Ink Art Gallery and Tattoo Studio in October in partnership with their GrimeLordz clothing brand, […]

APPD & Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office Investigating

The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and the Asbury Park Police Department are investigating a Wednesday night shooting that left a teenage girl wounded, a local police official confirmed The shooting occurred near 11:11 p.m. in front of 1200 block of Washington Avenue, the official said. A 15-year-old female was wounded but no information has been released pertaining […]

PBS Program to Spotlight Hotelier David Bowd’s Salt School Hospitality Program 8 p.m. Wednesday

In the year since opening, The Asbury has drawn accolades from national publications, including Travel + Leisure. Behind the scenes, hotelier David Bowd [at right] created a hospitality training program he calls the Salt School, titled after his own hotel management company. That workforce development program geared toward employing local residents is now the subject of […]